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What Do You Give the Developing World for Mother’s Day?

The Op-Ed page asked experts on women’s health to suggest simple measures to improve the wellbeing of mothers around the world.

A Birth Pill
An inexpensive medicine could save lives.

A Dose of Care
Counseling should be an important part of food aid programs.

An Education
Make going to school affordable.

A Safer Labor
Provide clinics with the basics to perform Caesarean deliveries.

A Custom Drug
Research to better medicate mothers-to-be.

Shaky Pakistan Is Seen as a Target of Plots by Al Qaeda

 

K. M. Chaudary/Associated Press

Supporters of a Pakistani religious group burned an effigy of President Obama at a rally on Sunday in Lahore, Pakistan.

By MARK MAZZETTI and ERIC SCHMITT 
Published: May 10, 2009

WASHINGTON — As Taliban militants push deeper into Pakistan’s settled areas, foreign operatives of Al Qaeda who had focused on plotting attacks against the West are seizing on the turmoil to sow chaos in Pakistan and strengthen the hand of the militant Islamist groups there, according to American and Pakistani intelligence officials.

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Health News

Sask. pharmacy rebates could top $30M, health officials say

Sask. pharmacy rebates could top $30M, health officials say

The Saskatchewan government is keeping a wary eye on the manufacturers’ drug rebates being paid to pharmacies – an estimated $30 million to $40 million a year.


Connie Culp Praises Donor Family

‘GMA’ Exclusive: Diane Sawyer sits down with face transplant patient.


FOXSexpert: Choosing and Using a Lubricant

Just a drop or two of lube can make the skin-on-skin action suddenly so much more seductive.


Anxiety-filled wait for breast cancer diagnosis reduced to 1 day

Breast cancer patients in Toronto could receive same-day diagnosis and a treatment plan under an expanded pilot program announced on Thursday that drastically reduces anxiety-filled waits.


WATCH: Young Tourist Killed by Mystery Illness

 


Face Transplant Patient Thanks Donor Family

Diane Sawyer sits down with Connie Culp in a “Good Morning America” exclusive.


Doctors: High Heels Boost Health, Sex Life

Although comfortable, flat shoes can cause severe foot pain, bunions, shooting pains in the shins, backaches and even arthritis.


It Only Takes 3 Shots to Stop Swine Flu?

A dedicated swine flu vaccine involving three shots becomes more likely.


Swine Flu Vaccine: Worth the Effort?

Disease experts say that a dedicated swine flu vaccine is becoming more likely.


New Documentary Gives Inside Look at Alzheimer’s

California first lady Maria Shriver gives her firsthand account of the disease.

Sports News

Red Sox Great Dom DiMaggio, Joe's Brother, Dies

Red Sox Great Dom DiMaggio, Joe’s Brother, Dies

Former Red Sox great Dom DiMaggio, younger brother of Yankees Hall of Famer Joe, dies at 92


Baseball great Dom DiMaggio dies

Dominic DiMaggio, a seven-time All Star who still holds the record for the longest consecutive game hitting streak in Boston Red Sox history, has died. He was 92.


Red Wings Beat Ducks 6-3 to Tie Series 2-2

Franzen, Hossa each score twice as Red Wings beat Ducks 6-3 to tie series 2-2


Melvin out as D’backs Manager After 12-17 Start

Diamondbacks, 2 years removed from NL West title, fire manager Bob Melvin after 12-17 start


Manny Ramirez Banished 50 Games for Drug Violation

No more Manny: Ramirez suspended 50 games for drug violation, says he didn’t take steroids


Caple: Oscars preview

Who in the movies is like Jamie Moyer? What about Kurt Warner? It’s Jim Caple’s Oscars preview.


Caple: Things that make us mad bracket

You know about March Madness. But Jim Caple brings us the March MADness bracket — things that make us mad.


Caple: Greatest movie lines

“You can’t handle the truth!” But can you handle Jim Caple’s bracket of the greatest movie lines of all time?


Red Wings double up Ducks in Game 4

Johan Franzen had two goals and one assist as the Detroit Red Wings dumped the Anaheim Ducks 6-3 in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal on Thursday.


Red Wings find a ‘spark’ and rush past Ducks

Johan Franzen and Marian Hossa each scored twice to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-3 on Thursday night, tying the Western Conference semifinal series at 2.

Entertainment News

Ryan Reynolds on Sandra Bullock as a Boss & 'X-Men' Spinoff News!

Ryan Reynolds on Sandra Bullock as a Boss & ‘X-Men’ Spinoff News!

ET’s Thea Andrews is with Ryan Reynolds at a special screening for male assistants only of his new comedy ‘The Proposal.’ The star opens up about playing an assistant to co-star Sandra Bullock and the news of an ‘X-Men’ spinoff based on his character Deadpool. “I’d by lying if I didn’t say I was hoping that that would come of this film,” Ryan says about the ‘Deadpool’ movie. “It’s somebody I’ve wanted to play my whole adult life so it’s sort of a dream come true.” So how did Ryan receive the goo


TV’s Sexy Stars Who Have Posed in Playboy!

So, which of TV’s sexiest stars have dared to bare it all on the pages of Playboy? Take a look to find out!


‘Transformers 2′ Symbols Are Map to the Robots’ Source

In recent interview, Shia LaBeouf has opened up about what makes Sam being under attack by the Decepticons in ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’.


Cassie Puts the Blame on Computer Hackers for Her Leaked Topless Pics

Defending her just-leaked topless pictures, Cassie says computer hackers steal the shots from her laptop, calling their bad deed as “evil.”


Farrah Fawcett’s Father to Say His Final Farewell

Several news media report that Farrah Fawcett’s father will fly from Texas to Los Angeles this week to say goodbye to his ailing daughter, whose health has worsened due to anal cancer.


New Snippet of Eminem’s ‘Crack a Bottle’ Music Video With 50 Cent’s Verses

In addition to the arrival of Eminem’s new song ‘Insane’, a new sneak peek of the Slim Shady’s ‘Crack a Bottle’ music video has been found, containing 50 Cent’s verses.


‘American Idol”s Final Three Talk About Making It!

A record-setting 64 million votes were tallied for “American Idol”‘s rock-themed week, and the final woman in the competition — Allison Iraheta — was eliminated. That makes next week’s competition a testosterone-loaded event with Kris Allen, Danny Gokey and Adam Lambert still in contention to become the next singing sensation. “Top 3 is crazy! It’s a big milestone,” says Adam. “We get to go home. To have my hometown rooting for me and following the show is really surreal and really, really ex


Ayelet Waldman: Bad Mother

Ayelet Waldman outraged helicopter moms nationwide when she acknowledged in 2005 that she loved her husband more than her kids. In her new book, Bad Mother, she isn’t backing down


Chris Pine Looking for an Intelligent Woman to Date

“I always love the company of a fine intelligent woman, so we’ll see what happens,” single Chris Pine says of his dream date.


Ashanti Will Be Dropped From The Inc., Record Label’s Founder Says

‘We don’t really speak or talk or anything like that,’ Irv Gotti from recording company The Inc. says of his professional relationship with Ashanti, adding that he’s ‘gonna just drop her.’

Business News

Trying to Uncover the Hidden TARP Fund

Trying to Uncover the Hidden TARP Fund

The Administration has $250 billion in “hidden”funds for a new TARP on the budget. It doesnot belong there


During a Recession, Being Rich Loses Its Luster

As the wealthy default on mortgages, the tax basetakes an unusually large hit


Out of India: First the $2,000 Nano Car, Now the $7,800 Nano Home

Following the successful launch of the Nano, the world’s cheapest car, India’s Tata conglomerate now plans to build ultra-cheap housing for the masses


Toyota Reports Worst Annual Loss Since 1937

Japanese automaker reports worst loss since its founding, sees more losses ahead


Toyota Sees Losses Deepening This Year

Toyota reports worst annual loss since its 1937 founding _ and sees more red ink ahead


Layoffs May Ease, but Firms Not Hiring

Layoffs easing but employers in no mood to hire as they cope with recession.


Can Fiat Rejuvenate Chrysler?

Does anyone believe that Fiat can rejuvenate Chrysler with small car technology?


How Losing Your Job Can Make You Sick

New research suggests that losing your job can lead to major illness.


U.S. Expected to Shed 600K More Jobs

More men than women suffer job losses, boosting the number of breadwinner moms.


‘Babyface’ Look Can Help Black CEOs, Study Says

Study: ‘Babyface’ appearance can help black CEOs by countering threatening stereotypes

World News

Pope begins Middle East pilgrimage

Pope begins Middle East pilgrimage

Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Jordan on Friday in what the Vatican is billing as a pilgrimage of peace to the Middle East, although some Muslim leaders are already voicing concerns over the visit.


Can the Dodgers Get a Refund on Manny Ramirez?

Manny Ramirez is the latest superstar ensnared by baseball’s great drug scandal. Good luck, L.A., getting rid of him


New landslide reported at slide-rocked Newfoundland town

Officials were heading to a town in western Newfoundland Friday, to evaluate a new landslide which comes on the heels of a series of slides that forced evacuations and the relocation of a regional highway.


Burma’s Most Famous Political Prisoner Gets a Surprise Visitor

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has had an unexpected guest at his closely guarded house


Out of India: First the $2,000 Nano car, now the $7,800 Nano home

Following the successful launch of the Nano, the world’s cheapest car, India’s Tata conglomerate now plans to build ultra-cheap housing for the masses


Judge to Probe the Enrichment of French Allies in Africa

A longstanding policy of coddling the excesses of friendly African strongmen in exchange for loyalty to France may be in terminal mode


Ex-soldier could get death in Iraq rape, slayings (AP)

AP – A former soldier’s life will be in the hands of a western Kentucky jury after the panel convicted him of raping and murdering a 14-year-old girl and killing her family in Iraq.


Pakistan Bombs Taliban as 500,000 Flee Battle

Pakistani jets screamed over a Taliban-controlled town Friday and bombed suspected militant positions as hundreds of thousands fled in terror and other trapped residents appealed for a pause in the fighting so they could escape.


Pope heads to Mideast as ‘pilgrim of peace’

Pope Benedict XVI set off for the Middle East Friday, beginning a weeklong trip that will take him to Israel and the Palestinian territories.


U.N.: 1 Million People Flee Fighting in Pakistan

The U.N. refugee agency says half a million people have fled fighting in northwestern Pakistan in the past few days, bringing the total displaced in recent months to 1 million.

Dog Food Decisions

People are very aware of the nutrition that is contained in their own diet but sometimes we are not quite as aware of the quality of the food that we are feeding our pets. Dog foods are often commercial, high priced fillers that provide our best buddies with a full tummy and not much else. Sometimes the toxins and poor ingredients that are often found as the main products in commercial foods for dogs are doing more harm than good.
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